Job Details

Do you have a warm heart to care for animals in the City Animal Shelter?

Then come and join our fun-loving and caring team as a shelter attendant that is responsible for meeting the daily nurturing needs of our animals: feeding, watering, administering medication and vaccinations. Our team is also responsible for providing exceptional customer service to the public.

As a shelter attendant, expand your animal knowledge and help find and reunite pets with families. We offer a great work environment, team minded staff, and professional development opportunities.

ESSSENTIAL TASKS of the Shelter Attendant:
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary

• Provides general care for animals in the shelter, including watering, feeding, grooming, performing routine tests and exams, and wound treatment.
• Cleans cages/kennels housing animals.
• Responsible for disease recognition, wound treatment, and records maintenance.
• Work according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision.
• Performs daily inspections of animals; completing an animal count and sick list.
• Administers prescription medication under direction of a veterinarian and routinely gives vaccinations and determines movement of animals into adoption areas.
• Interacts with the public to provide information on shelter animals and assist with adoptions.
• Transports animals to a veterinarian or groomer as directed.
• Assists in euthanasia as directed by a Supervisor.
• Performs maintenance on the building as directed.
• Performs routine record keeping and animal intakes.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

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Required Qualifications
Vocational/Educational Requirement: Requires high school diploma or GED / HSE .

Experience: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards.

Special Requirements: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications